Papa Nui
Coastwatcher Chambray Shirt
£170.00
The Coastwatcher Chambray Shirt brings Papa Nui’s naval workwear references to a hard-wearing everyday shirt. Made in Japan from selvedge indigo chambray under the supervision of John Lofgren Bootmaker, it draws on vintage Reliance shirts, with a few practical changes of its own.
Triple-stitched felled seams reinforce the construction, while oversized olive drab buttons sit against the blue chambray. Asymmetrical chest pockets give the shirt its distinctive front: the smaller pocket of the original design makes way for a larger, offset version. A considered update to a familiar piece of naval kit.
- Selvedge indigo chambray
- Triple-stitched felled seams
- Asymmetrical chest pockets
- Oversized olive drab buttons
- Produced under the supervision of John Lofgren Bootmaker
- Made in Japan
- Brand
- Papa Nui
- Colours
- Indigo
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL
- Made in
- Japan
- Material
- Selvedge indigo chambray
- Manufacturer code
- LS-035P
- Product code
- PN-LS035P-IND
Compare these garment measurements with a shirt you already own. Chest is measured flat from armpit to armpit; back length is measured from the centre back below the collar. Measurements are converted from Papa Nui’s centimetre chart and rounded to the nearest quarter inch.
| Size | Chest (pit to pit) | Back length | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 57.5 cm | 78 cm | 46.5 cm | 66.5 cm |
| Medium | 58 cm | 79 cm | 47 cm | 67 cm |
| Large | 61 cm | 80 cm | 49 cm | 68.5 cm |
| XL | 64 cm | 80.5 cm | 50 cm | 69 cm |
| XXL | 67 cm | 81 cm | 52 cm | 69 cm |
Papa Nui Cap Co. stands as a testament to the power of authentic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship. Founded by John Tesoriero, this distinctive headwear brand transcends the typical boundaries of reproduction. The Papa creates caps that honour the resourceful spirit of servicemen while offering modern wearers something genuinely exceptional. Drawing from Tesoriero’s decades of experience in the heritage clothing industry and his extensive collection of vintage military pieces, Papa Nui represents a deep understanding of both historical significance and contemporary craftsmanship standards.
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